Refuse and Salvage Occupations Salary in South West (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£26,375
South West median
£27,186
South West mean
£27,576
UK national median
-4.4%
vs national

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Overview

The median salary for a refuse and salvage occupations working in South West is £26,375 per year (gross, before tax) — 4.4% below the UK national median of £27,576 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in South West? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How South West Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs national
Wales £29,173 +5.8%
Scotland £29,095 +5.5%
West Midlands £28,624 +3.8%
North West £26,929 -2.3%
North East £26,624 -3.5%
South West £26,375 -4.4%
South East £26,366 -4.4%
Yorkshire and The Humber £26,021 -5.6%
East £25,121 -8.9%
East Midlands £24,457 -11.3%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a refuse and salvage occupations in South West?

The median salary in South West is £26,375 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £27,186.

How does South West pay compare to the UK national average?

South West is 4.4% below the UK national median of £27,576 for this occupation.

Which UK region pays refuse and salvage occupations the most?

Of the regions with published ONS data for this occupation, Wales has the highest median at £29,173 per year. See the regional comparison table above for every area.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25